phrasal verbs
break up with
To end a romantic relationship with someone.
out of the blue
without warning; unexpectedly.
run out of
use up one's supply of something.
right as rain
feeling completely well or healthy, typically after an illness or minor accident.
turn/show up
be found, especially by chance, after being lost.
put in an appearance; arrive.
to be on the cards
possible or likely.
set out
begin a journey.
aim or intend to do something.
make the right noises
showing concern or enthusiasm about something because they feel they ought to rather than because they really want to
catch up with
talk to someone whom one has not seen for some time in order to find out what they have been doing.
reach same level as....
begin to have a damaging effect on someone.
off the beaten track
in or into an isolated place.
put up with
tolerate or endure something.
get your goat
to make someone annoyed or angry
take on
undertake a task or responsibility
employ/hire
turn a new leaf
change a habit or attitude for the better
to back down
withdraw a claim or assertion in the face of opposition.
thumb a lift
persuade a driver of a passing car to stop and take you somewhere
track down
find someone or something after a thorough or difficult search.
face the music
be confronted with the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.
follow up
pursue or investigate something further.
change your tune
express different opinion